Probably the wrong auction venue for this car.

[Blindhuckster]

Saw this 36 Roadster sell at the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale this week.
Sold for $30,000. plus $3,000.00 buyer's premium. Had a couple of small paint issues that would be easy to correct. Overall, a great car for the money.

https://barrett-jackson.com/Events/E...OADSTER-272450

[snappydon]

Just had a discussion with Deuce_Roadster last week about this very topic.

The pool of guys interested in antique vehicles is getting smaller and smaller. Seems prices are reflecting it.

60’s and early 70’s Muscle cars are holding steady…but as us old farts fade away…the interest in our favorites is waning.

[Blindhuckster]

Several other Fords sold at the Worldwide auction. Had a chance to see them as well. All nicely restored. 39 Coupe $32,000.00...... 40 Coupe $36,000.00.
And a beautifully restored 46 Deluxe Woody Wagon sold for $61,500.00 which also had a Columbia rear axle.




https://listings.worldwideauctioneer...-deluxe-coupe/

https://listings.worldwideauctioneer...d-opera-coupe/

https://listings.worldwideauctioneer...station-wagon/

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Blindhuckster

Saw this 36 Roadster sell at the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale this week.
Sold for $30,000. plus $3,000.00 buyer's premium. Had a couple of small paint issues that would be easy to correct. Overall, a great car for the money.

https://barrett-jackson.com/Events/E...OADSTER-272450

[ford38v8]

From the description of paint issues and those two pictures showing an older top, misalignment of drivers door and grille, incorrect mirror and skirts, it’s apparently an older amateur restoration, so I’d say that the seller made his reserve and then some.

[Kube]

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

From the description of paint issues and those two pictures showing an older top, misalignment of drivers door and grille, incorrect mirror and skirts, it’s apparently an older amateur restoration, so I’d say that the seller made his reserve and then some.

I tend to agree with you/. Looking very closely, this car is not all that nice. An amateur refinishing methinks.

[tubman]

I'm not fussy; I'd take the skirts off and drive the wheels off of it.

I've always wanted one of these. It's my color, too.

[GB SISSON]

I'm with Denny. At that price it could be a daily driver. (In Arizona that is... I'd need a coupe or sedan for a DD in Western Washington.)

[cas3]

Looked like a bargain to me. very happy buyer i'd guess

[Tim Ayers]

If not rotted out or a bondo boat, please send any and all $30K or under running and driving '35/'36 roadsters with a top and 10 footer paint my way all and every day.

[Bob T]

In my opinion selling a 30's; 40's 50 's etc. vehicle at B. J. or Mecum is a mistake. Seeing a restored 57 T Bird sold at $33,000 and a 65 Bronco right behind it at $115,000 [ previous Mecum Auction ] would tell me Im not at the right place.

[Seth Swoboda]

Generally, the re-sale values on our V8 Fords are soft. It doesn't bother me much because I enjoy working on them and driving them. I understand that I'd never get my money out of one if I sold it. I also don't look at them as an investment, which is poor thinking regardless. Some folks like to play golf, fish, hunt or travel the globe. It's a hobby. Look at it this way, perhaps it will give a younger person a chance at owning a V8 Ford more affordably?

[flatford8]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Generally, the re-sale values on our V8 Fords are soft. It doesn't bother me much because I enjoy working on them and driving them. I understand that I'd never get my money out of one if I sold it. I also don't look at them as an investment, which is poor thinking regardless. Some folks like to play golf, fish, hunt or travel the globe. It's a hobby. Look at it this way, perhaps it will give a younger person a chance at owning a V8 Ford more affordably?

Well said !……how many people get their money back from golfing, fishing, hunting or traveling when they move on to something else?…….Im not planning on getting my money back from my hobbies either …….Mark

[rockfla]

UNFORTUNATELY, at that price, It is easily justified, financially, to make it into a hot rod, which IF I were a betting man.....will happen!!!!

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by rockfla

UNFORTUNATELY, at that price, It is easily justified, financially, to make it into a hot rod, which IF I were a betting man.....will happen!!!!

Well, maybe a very cool, early style West Coast custom, but yeah. Just like God intended. LOL!!!!!

[rockfla]

Tim
I haven't forgot you or Tony on "The Tool", operating of "machinist" time IF you know what I mean....never seems to be NO tomorrow with them. The 1-5/8 bore is more than I want to attempt on my lathe. SO its coming, just like Christmas

[Bored&Stroked]

I think I'd take that car, remove the skirts, fix anything mechanical in it, put in a hot flathead and drive the living crap out of it!

[3Dueces]

Wanted to bid on that there car, but Barrett took all my money on the admission fee and $12.00 draft beers...

[Joe B.]

I watched the auction on TV. Insane prices for pickups and muscle cars. Classics not so much. I know I overpaid for my '50, but like others said, it's my hobby, not an investment. Somebody got a great bargain on the '36, sounds like.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Joe B.

I watched the auction on TV. Insane prices for pickups and muscle cars. Classics not so much. I know I overpaid for my '50, but like others said, it's my hobby, not an investment. Somebody got a great bargain on the '36, sounds like.

There was an interesting walk around video showing a K5 Blazer that sold for $100K. Description said "No Expense Spared" "Complete nut & bolt restoration"

Paint looked great. The poor door gaps, brush painted over a rusty frame and inner wheel wells, and re-using the rusty bolts and a rattle can spray job of the underside of the hood told a different story. Buyer beware.